Grand Village of the Natchez, Archaeological site with ceremonial mounds in Natchez, Mississippi, US
The Grand Village spans 128 acres containing three reconstructed prehistoric platform mounds, a museum, and nature trails along St. Catherine Creek.
Between 1200 and 1730 CE, the Plaquemine culture and later the Natchez people constructed and expanded these mounds for religious ceremonies.
The site preserves artifacts, traditional structures, and evidence of Native American ceremonies, including the sacred eternal fire atop Temple Mound.
Visitors can explore the museum from Monday to Saturday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM without admission fees.
Twenty-six human burials discovered within Mound C confirm French colonial records describing this location as a ceremonial burial ground.
Location: Natchez
Address: 400 Jefferson Davis Boulevard 39120 39120
GPS coordinates: 31.52433,-91.37928
Latest update: May 12, 2025 01:23
Mississippi preserves sites that trace the state's history from indigenous settlements through the Civil War and the civil rights movement. The Windsor Ruins stand as remnants of an antebellum mansion, while the Old Capitol Museum documents legislative history. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson presents the struggle for racial equality, and the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale explores the origins of American blues music. Visitors can examine the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and Winterville Mounds, which provide evidence of precolonial cultures. Natural areas range from the pine forests of De Soto National Forest to the coastal waters surrounding Ship Island. Tishomingo State Park offers trails through forested hills, while Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge protects habitat for migratory birds. Cultural sites such as Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's residence, and Longwood, an unfinished octagonal mansion in Natchez, complement the historical and natural attractions across the state.
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